Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy explains how The Daily Grind ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, thedailygrindseattle.com (the "Website"). This policy supplements our Privacy Policy and should be read in conjunction with it.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your computer after you close your browser and are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
We also use other similar technologies, such as:
- Web beacons: Small electronic files that permit us to count users who have visited certain pages or accessed certain cookies.
- Pixels: Tiny graphics with a unique identifier, similar in function to cookies, used to track user activity on our website.
- Local Storage: A technology that allows us to store data locally on your device for a variety of purposes, including remembering your preferences.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly and enable you to navigate our site and use its features. Without these cookies, services you have asked for, like accessing secure areas, cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies help us to improve the way our Website works. For example, we use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our site.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make (such as your language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts and other parts of web pages that you can customize.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.
Specifically, we use the following cookies:
- Google Analytics: To track website traffic and user behavior. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Session Cookies: To maintain your session and remember your preferences during your visit to our Website.
- Preference Cookies: To remember your language settings and other customization preferences.
Our website, thedailygrindseattle.com, uses cookies to enhance your user experience. We employ both session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies are temporary and expire once you close your browser. They are used to keep track of your login status and preferences during a single browsing session. Persistent cookies, on the other hand, remain on your device for a set period, allowing us to recognize you when you return to our site. These are used to remember your language preferences, keep track of items in your cart (if applicable), and provide personalized content tailored to your past interactions with our website. We also utilize cookies for analytics purposes, to better understand how users navigate our site, which pages are most popular, and to identify any areas for improvement. This data is anonymized and aggregated to ensure your privacy is protected.
The specific cookies we use include:
- __ga, __gid: Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users and throttle request rate. These cookies expire after varying periods, generally ranging from 24 hours to two years.
- PHPSESSID: A native PHP cookie used to preserve user states across page requests. This cookie expires when the browsing session ends.
- cookieconsent_status: Used to remember if you have accepted our cookie policy. Expires after one year.
Your Choices
You have several options regarding cookies:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on how to manage your cookie settings. Keep in mind that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of our Website.
- Cookie Consent Tool: Upon your first visit to our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline the use of non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Website.
- Third-Party Opt-Outs: You can opt out of certain third-party cookies by visiting the websites of the relevant providers. For example, you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. You can also use the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tool to opt out of targeted advertising from participating companies.
Please note that if you delete cookies or use a different browser or device, you may need to reset your cookie preferences.
Changes to this Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or the applicable laws. We will post any changes to this Cookies Policy on our Website and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
The Daily Grind
212 Bell Street
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 555-2323
Email: [email protected]
Our Data Protection Officer, Ms. Anya Petrova, can also be contacted at [email protected].
Last Updated: October 26, 2025